Corning bowlers move to 5-0; Bath girls win 5th game

EAST CORNING — The Corning boys bowling team remained undefeated Wednesday, holding off a late push from Binghamton.

Ben Toby rolled a 689 series with two 234 games for the Hawks (5-0), while Connor LeBarron finished with a 632 series, which included a 213 game, and Donovan Austin-Reed rolled a 607 with a 223 game. Binghamton’s Sean Rustig led all bowlers with a 737 including a 289 game.

On the girls side, Corning (1-4) fell to Binghamton despite getting a 564 series from Julie Collins, Hailey Blencowe finished with a 559 including a 209 game and Kiana Lisi rolled a 558 series with a 191 game. Binghamton’s Julie McNeill led everyone with a 672 series, which included a high of 264.

“Tonight was a good team effort, they played as a team and worked together,” said Corning coach Eric Kizis.

Corning will host Vestal on Tuesday.

Girls basketball STAC Maine-Endwell 54, Horseheads 29

ENDWELL — Daniella Dean’s game-high 24 points led Maine-Endwell to a win at home against Horseheads on Wednesday.

Julie Yacovoni netted eight points for the Spartans (2-0), while Victoria Dean chipped in seven points. Horseheads (2-1), outscored 27-14 in the second and third quarters, was led by Katie Reasons’ nine points and seven rebounds, while Abbey Benesh also scored nine points and Amanda Schiefen and Jen Laviola each scored eight points.

“I don’t think we saw a lot of good continuity out there offensively. It wasn’t one of our best games,” said Horseheads coach Andy Scott.

Madelyn Czajkowski scored 11 points for the Rams (5-1), while Jadeyn Abrams netted eight points, Brooke Buckley scored five points and pulled down 10 rebounds and Melannie Hall chipped in five with her nine rebounds. Pavilion (0-3) was led by Alison Moore’s 12 points.

The Rams held a 37-14 at halftime and never looked back.

Tuesday, Bath will visit Letchworth.

SCAA Arkport 63, Campbell-Savona 31

ARKPORT – Courtney McDaniel had a double-double and Lauren Wyant poured in a game-high 19 points as Arkport cruised to a 63-31 Steuben County win over visiting Campbell-Savona Wednesday night.

The Lady Jays jumped out to an 18-6 lead after the first quarter and never looked back, easily setting a season-high for points scored.

“The offense was really clicking,” said Arkport head coach Tom Leyden. “It was the first time in the four games we’ve had where we’ve actually been able to shoot pretty well. Our defense was pretty strong too, so it was a good all around game for us.”

Lekysha Snyder led Campbell-Savona with 13 points. Erica Baas chipped in nine for the Panthers (0-3), who host Hammondsport Friday.

Boys Basketball STAC Horseheads 65, Maine-Endwell 61, 2OT

HORSEHEADS – Following a fast start, Horseheads needed two overtime periods to dispose of Maine-Endwell Tuesday – giving new head coach Jeff Limoncelli and the team their first wins of the season.

The Blue Raiders shot out to a 16-1 advantage following the opening tip, but after the Spartans chipped away at the lead, Horseheads settled for a 65-61 victory.

“That fast start was a pleasant surprise,” Limoncelli said. “Maine-Endwell is a good team. We just went wild and shot a high percentage early. Then (M-E) settled in and it was a heckova game.”

Jake Stermer helped get Horseheads off on the right foot, scoring nine points to lead the Blue Raiders to a 20-10 lead after one quarter. Maine-Endwell got as close as 29-27 in the second quarter, before Horseheads headed into halftime with a 31-27 lead. The Spartans kept chipping away at the lead until Kyle Gallagher netted his 16th point of the game to tie the score 41-41 in the third quarter.

The game went back-and-forth until the teams finished regulation tied 49-49.

“I loved it. It was fun to be a part of a game like this,” Limoncelli said. “It was great watching both teams getting after it.”

After both teams scored eight points in the first overtime, Horseheads’ Foster Clark converted a steal into a layup to give the Blue Raiders a four-point lead in the second OT.

“It was just back and forth with each team trading baskets. We got up by four, then we got the ball back and that sealed it,” Limoncelli said.

Stermer finished with 24 points to lead Horseheads. Clark was next with 15 points. Clark also tallied six rebounds and five steals. Christian Nickerson chipped in with eight points and six rebounds.

Maine-Endwell was led by 20 points apiece from Gallagher and Jake Sinicki.

Horseheads will travel to Ithaca for a 7:15 p.m. contest on Friday.

STAC Binghamton 65, Corning 52

BINGHAMTON – The Patriots benefitted from big efforts in the first and third quarters in their 65-52 win over Corning Tuesday.

Binghamton outscored the Hawks 22-13 in the opening quarter, then 18-10 in the third. Corning held a 29-25 advantage in the second and fourth quarters.

Ryan Walker led the Hawks with 15 points, while teammate Derrick Fie was next with 12 points. Andre Hawkins led Binghamton with 15 points.

“We had good ball movement and we got contributions from all 12 guys,” Avoca head coach Steve Sutfin said. “In a close game, it helps to make your free throws.”

Avoca will host Arkport at 6:15 p.m. Friday.

Addison 45, Alfred-Almond 41 ADDISON – The Knights outscored Alfred-Almond 14-7 in the third quarter, then held the Eagles off for a 45-41 win Tuesday.

Addison (1-1) was led in the third quarter by three 3-pointers from Jordan Povoski and another by Nick Fleet.

“Those threes got us out in front,” Addison head coach Mike Makowic said.

Povoski led Addison with 23 points, while Jessi Heidrick was next with seven. Fleet closed the game with six points.

Alfred-Almond was led by 18 points from Alec Gray and 13 points from Jake Shilling.

Addison will host Jasper-Troupsburg at 7:15 p.m. Thursday.

Girls Basketball IAC Newfield 54, Odessa-Montour 24

ODESSA – Odessa-Montour jumped out to a 15-11 lead after one quarter before dropping a 54-24 decision to Newfield Tuesday.

The Indians were led by nine points from Gillian Clark and seven points from Hailie Searles. Newfield got a 23-point effort from Mariah Crawford.

Odessa-Montour will host Candor at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

NY-Penn Twin Tiers CA 64, Elmira Defenders 37

ELMIRA – Twin Tiers Christian Academy got its third win of the season following a 64-37.

Twin Tiers, which jumped out to a 20-7 lead after one quarter, was led by 22 points from Sarah Bast. Lyn Torres was next with 16 points, while Kayley Horton and Heidi Depue each chipped in 10 points.

Elmira was led by 22 points from Abigail Dolan. Kolleen Vogel was next with seven points.

Swimming SCAA Canisteo-Greenwood 48, Addison 46

CANISTEO – Led by double-wins from Warren Adams, Nate Booth and Derek Dennis, Canisteo-Greenwood edged Addison by two points Tuesday.

Dennis won both the 200 freestyle (2:08.64) and the 500 freestyle (5:55.62), while Booth took the 100 butterfly (1:08.25) and the 100 breaststroke (1:10.75). Adams added victories in the 100 freestyle (:55.12) and the 100 backstroke (1:05.47).